System and Method for Device Playback Calibration
First Claim
1. A system comprising:
- at least one playback device rendering audio content;
a microphone configured to detect the rendered audio content from a first location relative to the at least one playback device;
a signal processor configured to modulate the detected audio content with a modulation signal having a modulation frequency; and
a processing unit configured to;
receive the modulated audio content;
demodulate the modulated audio content; and
determine an equalization setting for the at least one playback device to render audio content based on an analysis of the demodulated audio content.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for device playback calibration. In one example, a calibration device with a microphone and signal processor may detect audio content rendered by a playback device. The calibration device may transmit the detected audio content to a processing unit configured to determine an equalization setting for optimal playback of the playback device based on the received detected audio content and a relative distance and direction between the playback device and the calibration device. The calibration device may further be configured to modulate the detected audio content before transmitting the detected audio content to the processing unit to accommodate for a limited frequency range of the processing unit. In this case, the processing unit may demodulate the received signal prior to determining the equalization setting. The processing unit may then transmit the determined equalization setting to the playback device according to a wireless communication protocol.
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20 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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at least one playback device rendering audio content; a microphone configured to detect the rendered audio content from a first location relative to the at least one playback device; a signal processor configured to modulate the detected audio content with a modulation signal having a modulation frequency; and a processing unit configured to; receive the modulated audio content; demodulate the modulated audio content; and determine an equalization setting for the at least one playback device to render audio content based on an analysis of the demodulated audio content. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A device for playback calibration of at least one playback device comprising:
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a microphone configured to detect audio content rendered by the at least one playback device; and a signal processor configured to modulate the detected audio content for transmission to a processing unit configured to determine an equalization setting for the at least one playback device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A method comprising:
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determining a first distance and direction of a playback device; causing the playback device to render audio content; receiving a first modulated version of the rendered audio content; and determining an equalization setting of the playback device based on the first modulated version of the rendered audio content, and the first distance and direction of the playback device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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